Continuing Education Program Flashcards by Sofia Villodres

Is a specific learning activity generally characterized by the issuance of a certificate or Continuing Education Units (CEU).

This certificate is for the purpose of documenting attendance at a designated seminar or course of instruction.

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM

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Encourages continuing education requirements on members who hold licenses to practice.

BOARD OF NURSING

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These requirements are intended to encourage professionals to expand their knowledge and stay up to date on new trends and development.

BOARD OF NURSING

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to meet high performance level of nurses by updating knowledge, enhancing skills and developing positive attitude.

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVE

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for professional and personal growth; these developments relate to the professional and organizational development.

SCOPE

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a branch of moral science that refers to the conduct and behavior of nursing practitioners which by reason of public approval has become customary among professional nurses.

NURSING ETHICS

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A written list of profession’s values and standards of conduct and framework of decision making for nursing profession.

CODE OF ETHICS

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Operated by nurses and leading nurses internationally.

Founded in 1899, ICN is the world’s first and widest reaching international organization for health
professionals and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES

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INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES

(To ensure) quality nursing care for all.
(A sound health) policies globally.
(The advancement) of nursing knowledge.
The (presence worldwide) of a respected nursing profession.
A (competent and satisfied) nursing workforce.

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Essential to the practice of professional nursing.

Described in the nursing code of ethics.

Formal statement that determines the standards of conduct of a professional nurse.

ETHICAL CONDUCT

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Promulgated by the PRC
on July 23, 2003:

The hallmark of all professionals is their willingness to accept a set of professional and ethical principles which they will follow in the conduct of their daily lives.

CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

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7 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

+ SERVICE TO OTHERS.

+ INTEGRITY & OBJECTIVITY.

+ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE.

+ SOLIDARITY & TEAMWORK.

+ SOCIAL & CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY.

+ GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS.

+ EQUALITY OF ALL PROFESSIONS.

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5 CODE OF ETHICS FOR FILIPINO NURSES

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PROMOTE HEALTH.

+
PREVENT ILLNESS.

+
ALLEVIATE SUFFERING.

+
RESTORE HEALTH.

+ PROMOTION OF SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT.

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“Philippine Nursing Law”
Act that regulates the practice of nursing in the Philippines.

SECTION 3,
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 877
June 19, 1953.

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Amended Code of Ethics for Nurses was adopted.

SECTION 6,
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 233
June 22, 1973

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Iloilo City, a consultation was done together with the accredited professional
organization of RN, PNA and other affiliate organizations of RN’s deciding to adopt a NEW Code of Ethics under R.A. 9173

In October 23, 2003

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a new Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurse was adopted under R.A. 9173 and was promulgated by the Board of Nursing. The Code of Ethics for Filipino Nurses embodies ethical principles and guidelines to be observed.

July 14, 2004

“Philippine Nursing Act of 2002”
Act that provides a comprehensive definition and understanding of the nursing profession.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9173

Health is a fundamental right of every individual.

ARTICLE 1:, Section 1.

Nurses have to gain knowledge and understanding of man’s cultural, social, spiritual, psychological, and ecological aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic process.

ARTICLE 1, Section 2.

The desire for respect and confidence for clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the members of the community provides incentive to attain and maintain the highest possible degree of ethical conduct.

ARTICLE 1, Section 3.

Ethical Principles:
• Values, customs, & spiritual beliefs are to be respected
• Freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions will be
respected
• Personal information acquired shall be held in strict confidence

ARTICLE 2, Section 4.

• consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care.
• respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet
and treatment.
• uphold the rights of individuals.
• take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care. However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take precedence.

ARTICLE 2, Section 5.

• Human life is inviolable
• Quality and excellence in care are the goals of nursing practice.
• Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes is the hallmark of nursing accountability

ARTICLE 3, Section 6.

know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of R. A. No. 9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act. of 2002”, (Implementing Rules and Regulations {IRR}).

ARTICLE 3, Section 7.

RNs are in solidarity with other members of the healthcare team in working for the patient's best interest. • RN maintains collegial and collaborative working relationship with colleagues and other healthcare providers.

ARTICLE 4, Section 12.

• maintain their professional role/identity while working with other members of the health team. • conform with group activities as those of a health team should be based on acceptable, ethico-legal standards. • contribute to the professional growth and development of other members of the health team.

ARTICLE 4, Section 13.

commission or omission of an act, pursuant to a duty

NEGLIGENCE

Failure to report observation to attending physicians.

NEGLIGENCE, REPORT

Failure to exercise the degree of diligence which the circumstances of the particular case demands.

NEGLIGENCE, DILIGENCE

Mistaken identity

NEGLIGENCE, IDENTITY

Wrong medicine, wrong concentration, wrong route, wrong dose. Administration of medicine without a doctor's prescription.

NEGLIGENCE, DOSE

Defects in equipment such as stretchers and wheelchairs may lead to falls thus injuring the patients.

NEGLIGENCE, DEFECTS

Errors due to family assistance

NEGLIGENCE, ERRORS

The thing speaks for itself.

THE DOCTRINE OF RES IPSA LOQUITUR

CONDITIONS FOR RES IPSA LOQUITUR

+ 01 nature of injury was that it would not normally happen or occur unless there was a negligent act on the part of someone + 02 injury caused by an agency within control of the defendant. + 03 plaintiff himself did not engage in any manner that would tend to bring about injury

improper or unskillful care of a patient by a nurse; stepping beyond one's authority with serious consequences

MALPRACTICE

irresistible force; unforeseen or inevitable.

DOCTRINE OF FORCE MAJEURE

no person shall be responsible for those events (floods, earthquakes, fire, accidents) which cannot be foreseen, or which though foreseen, are inevitable except in cases specified by law.

DOCTRINE OF FORCE MAJEURE

let the master answer for the acts of the subordinate

DOCTRINE OF RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR

lack of ability, legal qualifications and fitness to discharge the required duty

INCOMPETENCE